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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 559.51 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 559.51 and 219.34 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 559.51 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/559.51 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 559.51 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 122,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,723.07/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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