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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 443.91 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 443.91 and 214.76 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 443.91 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/443.91 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 443.91 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 95,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,334.11/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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