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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 360.59 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 360.59 and 213.93 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 360.59 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/360.59 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 360.59 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 77,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,139.95/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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