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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.78 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.78 and 65.75 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.78 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.78 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.78 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 21,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.55/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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