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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 559.20 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 559.20 and 210.68 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 559.20 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/559.20 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 559.20 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 117,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,812.26/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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