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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 433.44 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 433.44 and 210.80 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 433.44 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/433.44 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 433.44 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 91,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,369.15/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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