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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 301.96 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 301.96 and 156.76 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 301.96 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/301.96 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 301.96 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 47,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335.25/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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