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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 328.89 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 328.89 and 56.93 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 328.89 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/328.89 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 328.89 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 18,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.53/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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