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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 328.81 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 328.81 and 65.18 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 328.81 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/328.81 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 328.81 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 21,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431.84/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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