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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.25, 609.06 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.25, 609.06 and 210.98 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.25 : 609.06 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.25/609.06 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.25x = 609.06 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.25x = 128,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,499.48/406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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