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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 605.25 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 605.25 and 211 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 605.25 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/605.25 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 605.25 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 127,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,707.75/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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