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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.17 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.17 and 160.97 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.17 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.17 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.17 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 52,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823.88/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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