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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.73, 747.64 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.73, 747.64 and 210.19 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.73 : 747.64 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.73/747.64 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.73x = 747.64 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.73x = 157,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,146.45/498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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