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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 654.90 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 654.90 and 220.28 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 654.90 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/654.90 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 654.90 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 144,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,261.37/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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