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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 328.51 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 328.51 and 72.81 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 328.51 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/328.51 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 328.51 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 23,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916.81/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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