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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 498.44 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 498.44 and 213.83 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 498.44 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/498.44 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 498.44 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 106,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,577.86/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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