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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 494.04 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 494.04 and 210.76 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 494.04 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/494.04 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 494.04 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 104,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,123.87/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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