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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.69 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.69 and 219.59 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.69 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.69 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.69 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 173,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,848.09/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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