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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.05, 495.48 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.05, 495.48 and 211.65 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.05 : 495.48 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.05/495.48 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.05x = 495.48 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.05x = 104,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,868.34/359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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