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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 628.98 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 628.98 and 213.98 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 628.98 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/628.98 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 628.98 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 134,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589.14/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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