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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 462 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 462 and 210.44 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 462 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/462 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 462 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 97,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223.28/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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