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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 848.96 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 848.96 and 219.52 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 848.96 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/848.96 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 848.96 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 186,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,363.70/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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