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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 603 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 603 and 219.24 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 603 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/603 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 603 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 132,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,201.72/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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