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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.15 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.15 and 219.92 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.15 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.15 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.15 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 92,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,179.42/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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