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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 907.21 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 907.21 and 214.68 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 907.21 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/907.21 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 907.21 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 194,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,760.11/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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