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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 619.88 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 619.88 and 218.60 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 619.88 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/619.88 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 619.88 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 135,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,505.77/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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