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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 619 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 619 and 217.64 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 619 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/619 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 619 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 134,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,719.16/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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