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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 695.60 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 695.60 and 220.15 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 695.60 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/695.60 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 695.60 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 153,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,136.34/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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