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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.44 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.44 and 220.62 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.44 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.44 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.44 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 141,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,073.75/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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