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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 465.48 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 465.48 and 214.44 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 465.48 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/465.48 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 465.48 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 99,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,817.53/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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