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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 790.29 and 219.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 790.29 and 219.00 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 790.29 = 219.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/790.29 = 219.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 790.29 × 219.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 173,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,076.47/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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