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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 437.93 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 437.93 and 219 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 437.93 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/437.93 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 437.93 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 95,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,906.67/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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