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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 906.75 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 906.75 and 214.55 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 906.75 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/906.75 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 906.75 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 194,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,542.08/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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