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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 413.47 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 413.47 and 214.90 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 413.47 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/413.47 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 413.47 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 88,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,853.94/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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