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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.06 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.06 and 220.84 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.06 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.06 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.06 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 153,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,717.89/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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