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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 911.66 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 911.66 and 217.86 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 911.66 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/911.66 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 911.66 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 198,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,614.25/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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