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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 696.65 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 696.65 and 220.89 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 696.65 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/696.65 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 696.65 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 153,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,881.91/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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