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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 654.93 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 654.93 and 220.56 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 654.93 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/654.93 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 654.93 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 144,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,451.36/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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