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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 327.89 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 327.89 and 141.76 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 327.89 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/327.89 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 327.89 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 46,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481.69/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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