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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 695.31 and 220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 695.31 and 220.85 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 695.31 = 220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/695.31 = 220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 695.31 × 220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 153,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,559.17/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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