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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.51, 954.48 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.51, 954.48 and 220.08 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.51 : 954.48 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.51/954.48 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.51x = 954.48 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.51x = 210,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,061.96/636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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