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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.48 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.48 and 56.68 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.48 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.48 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.48 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 18,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,616.60/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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