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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 436.06 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 436.06 and 210.94 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 436.06 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/436.06 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 436.06 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 91,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,982.92/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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