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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 494.09 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 494.09 and 210.69 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 494.09 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/494.09 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 494.09 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 104,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,098.77/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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