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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.94 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.94 and 213.99 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.94 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.94 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.94 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 99,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,920.49/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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