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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.72 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.72 and 219.55 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.72 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.72 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.72 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 107,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,297.80/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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