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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 315.94 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 315.94 and 176.92 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 315.94 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/315.94 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 315.94 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 55,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896.10/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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