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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.43, 931.87 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.43, 931.87 and 210.45 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.43 : 931.87 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.43/931.87 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.43x = 931.87 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.43x = 196,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,115.80/621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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