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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 532.56 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 532.56 and 210.92 is: 315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 532.56 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/532.56 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 532.56 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 112,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,327.56/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.53

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