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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.83 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.83 and 82.28 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.83 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.83 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.83 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 27,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.13/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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