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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.98 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.98 and 65.22 is: 97.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.98 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.98 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.98 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 21,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456.08/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.85

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