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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 654.96 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 654.96 and 220.76 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 654.96 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/654.96 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 654.96 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 144,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,588.97/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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