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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 328.89 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 328.89 and 73.03 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 328.89 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/328.89 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 328.89 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 24,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.84/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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