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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 329.06 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 329.06 and 132.71 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 329.06 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/329.06 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 329.06 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 43,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.24/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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