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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 450.99 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 450.99 and 219.48 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 450.99 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/450.99 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 450.99 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 98,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,983.29/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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