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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.85 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.85 and 219.53 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.85 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.85 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.85 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 117,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,631.37/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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