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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 328.86 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 328.86 and 164.96 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 328.86 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/328.86 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 328.86 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 54,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,247.10/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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