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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 588.99 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 588.99 and 219.27 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 588.99 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/588.99 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 588.99 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 129,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,147.84/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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