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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.55, 628.41 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.55, 628.41 and 213.75 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.55 : 628.41 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.55/628.41 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.55x = 628.41 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.55x = 134,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,322.64/419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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