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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574 and 220.34 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 126,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,475.16/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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