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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 327.96 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 327.96 and 164.88 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 327.96 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/327.96 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 327.96 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 54,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,074.04/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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