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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 603.36 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 603.36 and 210 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 603.36 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/603.36 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 603.36 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 126,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,705.60/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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