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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 906.12 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 906.12 and 214.05 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 906.12 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/906.12 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 906.12 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 193,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,954.99/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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