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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.08 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.08 and 210.42 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.08 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.08 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.08 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 91,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,128.69/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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