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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 519.86 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 519.86 and 219.36 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 519.86 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/519.86 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 519.86 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 114,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,037.04/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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