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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 328.51 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 328.51 and 56.71 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 328.51 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/328.51 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 328.51 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 18,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,628.84/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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