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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.03, 326.73 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.03, 326.73 and 109.69 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.03 : 326.73 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.03/326.73 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.03x = 326.73 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.03x = 35,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.61/218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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