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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 535.01 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 535.01 and 219.72 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 535.01 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/535.01 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 535.01 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 117,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,551.30/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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