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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.05, 625.22 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.05, 625.22 and 211.76 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.05 : 625.22 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.05/625.22 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.05x = 625.22 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.05x = 132,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,396.59/417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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