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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 864.60 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 864.60 and 210.94 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 864.60 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/864.60 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 864.60 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 182,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,378.72/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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