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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 326.89 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 326.89 and 193.69 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 326.89 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/326.89 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 326.89 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 63,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,314.89/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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