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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 790.97 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 790.97 and 219.71 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 790.97 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/790.97 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 790.97 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 173,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,778.97/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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