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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.28 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.28 and 131.64 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.28 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.28 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.28 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 39,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792.14/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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