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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 329.41 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 329.41 and 116.91 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 329.41 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/329.41 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 329.41 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 38,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.32/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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