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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 639.19 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 639.19 and 220.93 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 639.19 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/639.19 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 639.19 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 141,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,216.25/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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