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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 628.79 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 628.79 and 213.81 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 628.79 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/628.79 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 628.79 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 134,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,440.52/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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