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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 329.68 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 329.68 and 89.82 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 329.68 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/329.68 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 329.68 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 29,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.08/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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