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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 462 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 462 and 210.84 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 462 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/462 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 462 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 97,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,408.08/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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