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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 790.12 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 790.12 and 219.08 is: 328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 790.12 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/790.12 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 790.12 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 173,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099.49/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.69

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