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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 513.82 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 513.82 and 219.97 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 513.82 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/513.82 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 513.82 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 113,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024.99/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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