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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.85, 932.83 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.85, 932.83 and 211.01 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.85 : 932.83 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.85/932.83 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.85x = 932.83 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.85x = 196,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,838.26/621.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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