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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 439.02 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 439.02 and 219.83 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 439.02 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/439.02 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 439.02 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 96,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,507.57/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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