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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 544.59 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 544.59 and 219.06 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 544.59 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/544.59 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 544.59 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 119,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,297.89/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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