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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 565.14 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 565.14 and 220.54 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 565.14 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/565.14 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 565.14 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 124,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,635.98/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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