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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.29, 629.09 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.29, 629.09 and 213.91 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.29 : 629.09 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.29/629.09 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.29x = 629.09 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.29x = 134,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,567.57/419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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