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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 447.93 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 447.93 and 219.80 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 447.93 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/447.93 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 447.93 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 98,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,456.68/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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