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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 474.90 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 474.90 and 219.26 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 474.90 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/474.90 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 474.90 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 104,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126.57/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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