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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.72 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.72 and 219.76 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.72 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.72 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.72 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 117,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,510.07/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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