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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.00, 1,054.43 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.00, 1,054.43 and 216 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.00 : 1,054.43 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.00/1,054.43 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.00x = 1,054.43 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.00x = 227,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,757.83/703.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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