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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.38 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.38 and 219.83 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.38 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.38 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.38 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 97,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,905.66/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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