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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.01, 864.11 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.01, 864.11 and 211.31 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.01 : 864.11 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.01/864.11 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.01x = 864.11 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.01x = 182,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595.08/576.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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