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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.18, 419.97 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.18, 419.97 and 210.89 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.18 : 419.97 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.18/419.97 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.18x = 419.97 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.18x = 88,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,567.47/304.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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