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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 431.80 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 431.80 and 213.44 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 431.80 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/431.80 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 431.80 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 92,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,160.70/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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