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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 329.28 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 329.28 and 211.84 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 329.28 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/329.28 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 329.28 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 69,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,754.68/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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