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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.65, 947.25 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.65, 947.25 and 220.76 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.65 : 947.25 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.65/947.25 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.65x = 947.25 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.65x = 209,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,110.17/631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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