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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 329.28 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 329.28 and 82.66 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 329.28 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/329.28 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 329.28 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 27,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218.28/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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