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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.48 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.48 and 213 is: 319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.48 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.48 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.48 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 133,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,653.24/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.53

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