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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.56 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.56 and 219.44 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.56 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.56 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.56 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 93,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,165.45/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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