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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 418.85 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 418.85 and 210.62 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 418.85 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/418.85 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 418.85 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 88,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,218.18/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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