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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.56, 474.15 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.56, 474.15 and 210.81 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.56 : 474.15 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.56/474.15 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.56x = 474.15 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.56x = 99,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955.56/343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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