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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.08 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.08 and 145.68 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.08 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.08 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.08 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 47,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794.69/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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