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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 493.47 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 493.47 and 219.27 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 493.47 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/493.47 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 493.47 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 108,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,203.17/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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