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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 439.44 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 439.44 and 213.62 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 439.44 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/439.44 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 439.44 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 93,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873.17/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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