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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.94 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.94 and 219.35 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.94 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.94 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.94 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 96,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,497.54/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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