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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 447.44 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 447.44 and 216.83 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 447.44 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/447.44 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 447.44 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 97,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,018.45/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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