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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 425.48 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 425.48 and 219.16 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 425.48 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/425.48 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 425.48 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 93,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,248.20/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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