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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.64 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.64 and 97.59 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.64 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.64 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.64 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 32,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.98/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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