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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.99 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.99 and 75.04 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.99 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.99 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.99 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 24,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.41/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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