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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329 and 109.78 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 36,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,115.98/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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