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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 443.26 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 443.26 and 214.93 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 443.26 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/443.26 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 443.26 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 95,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,269.87/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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