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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 719.39 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 719.39 and 219.41 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 719.39 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/719.39 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 719.39 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 157,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,841.36/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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