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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 329.43 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 329.43 and 133.04 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 329.43 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/329.43 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 329.43 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 43,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.44/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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