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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 303 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 303 and 136.64 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 303 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/303 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 303 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 41,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401.92/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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