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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.75 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.75 and 219.47 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.75 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.75 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.75 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 173,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,765.37/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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