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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 329.00 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 329.00 and 142.20 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 329.00 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/329.00 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 329.00 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 46,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783.09/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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