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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 426.20 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 426.20 and 210.93 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 426.20 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/426.20 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 426.20 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 89,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,897.31/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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