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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.71, 936.83 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.71, 936.83 and 213.84 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.71 : 936.83 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.71/936.83 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.71x = 936.83 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.71x = 200,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,332.26/624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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