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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 790.74 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 790.74 and 219.38 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 790.74 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/790.74 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 790.74 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 173,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,474.52/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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