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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 328.70 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 328.70 and 116.47 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 328.70 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/328.70 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 328.70 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 38,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283.69/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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