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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 450.72 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 450.72 and 219.96 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 450.72 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/450.72 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 450.72 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 99,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140.37/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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