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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 791.08 and 219.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 791.08 and 219.00 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 791.08 = 219.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/791.08 = 219.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 791.08 × 219.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 173,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,249.71/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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