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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.92 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.92 and 211.74 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.92 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.92 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.92 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 132,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,532.30/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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