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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 563.05 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 563.05 and 211.16 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 563.05 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/563.05 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 563.05 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 118,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,892.14/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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