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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 937.05 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 937.05 and 213.86 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 937.05 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/937.05 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 937.05 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 200,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,394.99/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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