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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 529.02 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 529.02 and 214.83 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 529.02 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/529.02 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 529.02 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 113,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,649.37/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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