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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 328.74 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 328.74 and 65.09 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 328.74 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/328.74 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 328.74 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 21,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398.45/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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