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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 328.43 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 328.43 and 72.74 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 328.43 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/328.43 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 328.43 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 23,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,890.00/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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