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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.19, 328.67 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.19, 328.67 and 72.91 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 328.67 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/328.67 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 328.67 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 23,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962.69/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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