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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 444.11 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 444.11 and 211.44 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 444.11 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/444.11 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 444.11 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 93,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,903.15/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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