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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 328.75 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 328.75 and 176.02 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 328.75 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/328.75 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 328.75 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 57,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,866.58/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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