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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 519.78 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 519.78 and 219.28 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 519.78 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/519.78 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 519.78 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 113,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,977.36/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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