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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 662.75 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 662.75 and 210.74 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 662.75 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/662.75 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 662.75 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 139,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,669.95/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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