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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 328.86 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 328.86 and 89.20 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 328.86 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/328.86 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 328.86 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 29,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334.72/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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