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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 695.71 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 695.71 and 220.87 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 695.71 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/695.71 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 695.71 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 153,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,661.47/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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