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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.13, 548.06 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.13, 548.06 and 220.10 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.13 : 548.06 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.13/548.06 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.13x = 548.06 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.13x = 120,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,628.01/397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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