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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 605.55 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 605.55 and 220.96 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 605.55 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/605.55 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 605.55 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 133,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,799.30/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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