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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 498.33 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 498.33 and 213.75 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 498.33 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/498.33 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 498.33 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 106,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,518.04/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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