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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 466.21 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 466.21 and 219.59 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 466.21 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/466.21 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 466.21 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 102,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,375.05/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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