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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.06 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.06 and 97.88 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.06 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.06 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.06 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 32,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206.99/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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