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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 683.09 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 683.09 and 211.94 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 683.09 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/683.09 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 683.09 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 144,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,770.68/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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