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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.76, 979.16 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.76, 979.16 and 219.92 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.76 : 979.16 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.76/979.16 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.76x = 979.16 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.76x = 215,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,336.87/652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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