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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 706.97 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 706.97 and 211.30 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 706.97 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/706.97 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 706.97 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 149,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,380.73/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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