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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 465.99 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 465.99 and 219.55 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 465.99 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/465.99 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 465.99 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 102,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,308.10/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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