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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 460.11 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 460.11 and 219.86 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 460.11 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/460.11 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 460.11 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 101,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.78/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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