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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 328.77 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 328.77 and 74.97 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 328.77 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/328.77 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 328.77 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 24,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647.89/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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