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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.93 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.93 and 220.41 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.93 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.93 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.93 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 153,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,388.83/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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