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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 864.21 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 864.21 and 210.91 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 864.21 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/864.21 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 864.21 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 182,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,270.53/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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