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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.07, 328.26 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.07, 328.26 and 137.74 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.07 : 328.26 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.07/328.26 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.07x = 328.26 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.07x = 45,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.20/219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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