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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.73 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.73 and 198.45 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.73 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.73 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.73 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 65,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,235.48/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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