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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 328 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 328 and 109.08 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 328 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/328 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 328 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 35,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778.24/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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