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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.35 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.35 and 211.95 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.35 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.35 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.35 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 86,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.88/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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