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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 978.08 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 978.08 and 219.04 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 978.08 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/978.08 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 978.08 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 214,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,238.64/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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