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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 425.02 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 425.02 and 219.73 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 425.02 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/425.02 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 425.02 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 93,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,389.64/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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