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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.48 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.48 and 219.68 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.48 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.48 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.48 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 135,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,867.69/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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