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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 328.08 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 328.08 and 170.76 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 328.08 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/328.08 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 328.08 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 56,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.94/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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