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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 444.60 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 444.60 and 211.94 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 444.60 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/444.60 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 444.60 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 94,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,226.30/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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