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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 532.72 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 532.72 and 211 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 532.72 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/532.72 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 532.72 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 112,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403.92/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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