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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 560.23 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 560.23 and 219.54 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 560.23 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/560.23 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 560.23 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 122,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,992.89/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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