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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 635.85 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 635.85 and 219.24 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 635.85 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/635.85 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 635.85 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 139,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,403.75/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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