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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 605.64 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 605.64 and 211.16 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 605.64 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/605.64 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 605.64 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 127,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,886.94/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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