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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 328.96 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 328.96 and 150.78 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 328.96 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/328.96 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 328.96 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 49,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600.59/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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