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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.07, 460.82 and 216.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.07, 460.82 and 216.00 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.07 : 460.82 = 216.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.07/460.82 = 216.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.07x = 460.82 × 216.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.07x = 99,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537.77/334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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