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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.61, 493.47 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.61, 493.47 and 210.19 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.61 : 493.47 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.61/493.47 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.61x = 493.47 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.61x = 103,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,722.46/357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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