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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 466.88 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 466.88 and 213.93 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 466.88 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/466.88 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 466.88 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 99,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,878.57/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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