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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 552.93 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 552.93 and 214.93 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 552.93 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/552.93 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 552.93 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 118,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,841.24/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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