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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 328.93 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 328.93 and 82.34 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 328.93 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/328.93 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 328.93 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 27,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084.10/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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