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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 465.70 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 465.70 and 213.18 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 465.70 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/465.70 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 465.70 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 99,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.93/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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