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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.54 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.54 and 220.02 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.54 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.54 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.54 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 144,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,011.89/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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