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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 463.82 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 463.82 and 219.72 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 463.82 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/463.82 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 463.82 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 101,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,910.53/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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