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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 519.78 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 519.78 and 219.31 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 519.78 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/519.78 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 519.78 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 113,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,992.47/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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