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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.86 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.86 and 97.47 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.86 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.86 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.86 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 32,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.98/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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