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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 328.48 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 328.48 and 167.64 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 328.48 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/328.48 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 328.48 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 55,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,066.39/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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