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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 604.26 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 604.26 and 219.92 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 604.26 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/604.26 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 604.26 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 132,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,885.84/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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