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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 590.12 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 590.12 and 220.04 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 590.12 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/590.12 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 590.12 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 129,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,845.95/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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