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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.97 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.97 and 82.97 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.97 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.97 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.97 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 27,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379.37/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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