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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 905.40 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 905.40 and 219 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 905.40 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/905.40 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 905.40 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 198,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,282.60/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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