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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.11 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.11 and 110.43 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.11 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.11 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.11 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 36,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,233.19/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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