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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 443.32 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 443.32 and 213.91 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 443.32 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/443.32 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 443.32 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 94,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,828.36/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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