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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.77 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.77 and 183.06 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.77 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.77 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.77 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 60,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184.64/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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