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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.35, 628.60 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.35, 628.60 and 214.02 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.35 : 628.60 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.35/628.60 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.35x = 628.60 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.35x = 134,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,532.97/419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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