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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 628.76 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 628.76 and 213.78 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 628.76 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/628.76 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 628.76 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 134,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,415.24/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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