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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 696.11 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 696.11 and 220.53 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 696.11 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/696.11 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 696.11 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 153,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,512.04/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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