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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 328.86 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 328.86 and 147.02 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 328.86 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/328.86 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 328.86 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 48,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.35/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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