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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 329.70 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 329.70 and 116.76 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 329.70 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/329.70 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 329.70 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 38,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495.77/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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