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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 904.98 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 904.98 and 213.43 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 904.98 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/904.98 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 904.98 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 193,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,152.14/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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