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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 498.23 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 498.23 and 213.69 is: 294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 498.23 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/498.23 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 498.23 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 106,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,465.70/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.83

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