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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 470.69 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 470.69 and 211.03 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 470.69 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/470.69 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 470.69 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 99,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,329.71/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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