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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 655.22 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 655.22 and 219.74 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 655.22 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/655.22 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 655.22 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 143,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,973.67/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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