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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 604.89 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 604.89 and 211.02 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 604.89 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/604.89 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 604.89 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 127,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,643.89/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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