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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.32 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.32 and 192.30 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.32 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.32 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.32 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 62,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.64/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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