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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.05, 328.57 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.05, 328.57 and 54.52 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.05 : 328.57 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.05/328.57 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.05x = 328.57 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.05x = 17,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911.72/219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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