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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.44 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.44 and 211.76 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.44 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.44 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.44 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 104,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914.37/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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