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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 696.12 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 696.12 and 220.64 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 696.12 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/696.12 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 696.12 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 153,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,591.92/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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