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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 487.01 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 487.01 and 213.05 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 487.01 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/487.01 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 487.01 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 103,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,753.98/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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