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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 604.67 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 604.67 and 220.61 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 604.67 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/604.67 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 604.67 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 133,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,396.66/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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