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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.18 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.18 and 219.27 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.18 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.18 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.18 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 214,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,485.53/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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