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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 619.93 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 619.93 and 218.90 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 619.93 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/619.93 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 619.93 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 135,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,702.68/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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