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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.53 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.53 and 82.77 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.53 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.53 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.53 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 27,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273.14/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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