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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.62 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.62 and 214.97 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.62 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.62 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.62 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 195,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,106.53/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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