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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.22 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.22 and 220.25 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.22 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.22 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.22 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 157,526.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,526.10/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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