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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.44 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.44 and 219.41 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.44 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.44 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.44 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 110,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,238.91/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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