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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.11 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.11 and 211.75 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.11 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.11 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.11 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 144,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,435.09/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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