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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 328.97 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 328.97 and 116.54 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 328.97 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/328.97 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 328.97 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 38,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.16/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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