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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 465.60 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 465.60 and 219.20 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 465.60 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/465.60 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 465.60 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 102,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,059.52/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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