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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 613.17 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 613.17 and 213.75 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 613.17 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/613.17 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 613.17 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 131,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,065.09/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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