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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 639.18 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 639.18 and 220.47 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 639.18 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/639.18 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 639.18 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 140,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,920.01/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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