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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.07, 535.72 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.07, 535.72 and 219.93 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.07 : 535.72 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.07/535.72 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.07x = 535.72 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.07x = 117,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,820.90/357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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