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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 363.95 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 363.95 and 210.82 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 363.95 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/363.95 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 363.95 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 76,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725.98/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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