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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 628.58 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 628.58 and 213.81 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 628.58 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/628.58 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 628.58 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 134,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,396.69/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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