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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 328.59 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 328.59 and 185.10 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 328.59 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/328.59 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 328.59 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 60,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822.01/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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