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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 456.90 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 456.90 and 219.48 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 456.90 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/456.90 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 456.90 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 100,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280.41/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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