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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 630.34 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 630.34 and 214.68 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 630.34 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/630.34 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 630.34 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 135,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,322.84/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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