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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 411.99 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 411.99 and 210.58 is: 315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 411.99 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/411.99 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 411.99 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 86,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,756.85/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.46

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