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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.79 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.79 and 213.99 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.79 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.79 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.79 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 112,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,726.72/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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