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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 719.51 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 719.51 and 219.69 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 719.51 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/719.51 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 719.51 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 158,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,070.75/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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