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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.64 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.64 and 116.96 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.64 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.64 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.64 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 38,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554.69/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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