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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.75 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.75 and 220.54 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.75 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.75 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.75 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 133,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,371.57/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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