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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.45 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.45 and 219.36 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.45 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.45 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.45 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 81,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,700.63/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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