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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534.82 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534.82 and 219.18 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534.82 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534.82 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534.82 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 117,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,221.85/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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