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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.28 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.28 and 220.76 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.28 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.28 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.28 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 153,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,710.77/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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