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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 339.03 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 339.03 and 219.63 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 339.03 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/339.03 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 339.03 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 74,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,461.16/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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