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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.25, 863.70 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.25, 863.70 and 210.67 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.25 : 863.70 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.25/863.70 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.25x = 863.70 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.25x = 181,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955.68/576.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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