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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.76, 328.22 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.76, 328.22 and 90.44 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.76 : 328.22 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.76/328.22 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.76x = 328.22 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.76x = 29,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.22/218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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