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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 445.70 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 445.70 and 219.72 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 445.70 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/445.70 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 445.70 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 97,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929.20/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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