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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 560 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 560 and 210.64 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 560 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/560 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 560 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 117,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,958.40/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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