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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 715.69 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 715.69 and 220.56 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 715.69 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/715.69 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 715.69 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 157,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,852.59/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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