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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.26, 695.85 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.26, 695.85 and 220.45 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.26 : 695.85 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.26/695.85 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.26x = 695.85 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.26x = 153,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,400.13/464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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