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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 609.15 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 609.15 and 211.07 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 609.15 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/609.15 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 609.15 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 128,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,570.24/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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