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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 329 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 329 and 82.35 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 329 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/329 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 329 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 27,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093.15/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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