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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 696.24 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 696.24 and 220.80 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 696.24 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/696.24 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 696.24 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 153,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,729.79/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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