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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 576.93 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 576.93 and 213.75 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 576.93 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/576.93 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 576.93 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 123,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,318.79/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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