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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 423.24 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 423.24 and 219.25 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 423.24 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/423.24 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 423.24 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 92,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,795.37/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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