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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 573.30 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 573.30 and 219.93 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 573.30 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/573.30 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 573.30 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 126,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,085.87/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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