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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 907.42 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 907.42 and 214.98 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 907.42 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/907.42 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 907.42 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 195,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,072.61/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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