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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 328.32 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 328.32 and 97.26 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 328.32 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/328.32 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 328.32 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 31,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.40/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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