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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 502.08 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 502.08 and 211.33 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 502.08 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/502.08 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 502.08 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 106,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,104.57/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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