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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 329.78 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 329.78 and 89.84 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 329.78 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/329.78 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 329.78 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 29,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627.44/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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