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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 328.80 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 328.80 and 74.92 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 328.80 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/328.80 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 328.80 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 24,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.70/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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