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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 432.04 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 432.04 and 219.94 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 432.04 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/432.04 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 432.04 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 95,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,022.07/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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