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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 705.08 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 705.08 and 213.38 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 705.08 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/705.08 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 705.08 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 150,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,446.98/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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