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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 654.69 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 654.69 and 220.44 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 654.69 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/654.69 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 654.69 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 144,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,319.86/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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