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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 450.76 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 450.76 and 219.94 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 450.76 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/450.76 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 450.76 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 99,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140.15/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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