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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.91 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.91 and 213.03 is: 319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.91 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.91 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.91 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 129,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,502.00/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.76

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