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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 327.92 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 327.92 and 198.09 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 327.92 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/327.92 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 327.92 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 64,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,956.68/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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