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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 443.10 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 443.10 and 213.70 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 443.10 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/443.10 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 443.10 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 94,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,690.47/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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