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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.12, 574.66 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.12, 574.66 and 220.70 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.12 : 574.66 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.12/574.66 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.12x = 574.66 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.12x = 126,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,827.46/383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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