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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 533.84 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 533.84 and 211.64 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 533.84 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/533.84 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 533.84 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 112,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,981.90/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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