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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 978.05 and 219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 978.05 and 219.19 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 978.05 = 219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/978.05 = 219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 978.05 × 219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 214,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,373.89/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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