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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 588.75 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 588.75 and 219.39 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 588.75 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/588.75 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 588.75 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 129,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,165.86/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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