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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.88 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.88 and 82.28 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.88 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.88 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.88 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 27,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059.34/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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