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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 369.18 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 369.18 and 219.61 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 369.18 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/369.18 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 369.18 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 81,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,075.62/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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