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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 654.44 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 654.44 and 220.20 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 654.44 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/654.44 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 654.44 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 144,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,106.59/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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