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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 791.22 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 791.22 and 219.29 is: 328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 791.22 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/791.22 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 791.22 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 173,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,502.68/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.96

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