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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411 and 213.58 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 87,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,781.38/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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