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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 604.41 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 604.41 and 219.99 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 604.41 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/604.41 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 604.41 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 132,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,964.16/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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