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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 482.44 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 482.44 and 219.04 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 482.44 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/482.44 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 482.44 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 105,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,673.66/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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