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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 328.98 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 328.98 and 73.06 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 328.98 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/328.98 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 328.98 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 24,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.16/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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