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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 483.84 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 483.84 and 219.84 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 483.84 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/483.84 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 483.84 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 106,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,367.39/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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