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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 436.92 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 436.92 and 219.33 is: 328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 436.92 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/436.92 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 436.92 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 95,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,829.66/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.69

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