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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.62, 433.95 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.62, 433.95 and 210.94 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.62 : 433.95 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.62/433.95 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.62x = 433.95 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.62x = 91,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,537.41/314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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