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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.00, 684.88 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.00, 684.88 and 210.06 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.00 : 684.88 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.00/684.88 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.00x = 684.88 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.00x = 143,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,865.37/457.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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