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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 346.60 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 346.60 and 219.53 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 346.60 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/346.60 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 346.60 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 76,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088.00/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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