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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 328.91 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 328.91 and 82.35 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 328.91 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/328.91 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 328.91 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 27,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085.33/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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