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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 479.69 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 479.69 and 210.29 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 479.69 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/479.69 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 479.69 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 100,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,874.16/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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