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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.66 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.66 and 220.48 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.66 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.66 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.66 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 133,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,315.44/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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