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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.07, 328.39 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.07, 328.39 and 74.70 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.07 : 328.39 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.07/328.39 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.07x = 328.39 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.07x = 24,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530.73/219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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