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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 423.29 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 423.29 and 219.57 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 423.29 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/423.29 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 423.29 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 92,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,940.69/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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