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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.05 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.05 and 218.22 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.05 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.05 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.05 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 94,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,935.52/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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