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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 329.91 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 329.91 and 65.89 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 329.91 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/329.91 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 329.91 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 21,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736.45/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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