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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 559.56 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 559.56 and 219.02 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 559.56 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/559.56 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 559.56 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 122,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,554.83/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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