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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 474.98 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 474.98 and 219.54 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 474.98 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/474.98 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 474.98 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 104,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,277.11/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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