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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 937.08 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 937.08 and 213.98 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 937.08 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/937.08 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 937.08 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 200,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,511.69/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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