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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.69 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.69 and 219.68 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.69 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.69 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.69 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 98,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,346.30/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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