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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.22, 843.21 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.22, 843.21 and 210.75 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.22 : 843.21 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.22/843.21 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.22x = 843.21 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.22x = 177,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,706.51/562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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