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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 937.34 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 937.34 and 213.94 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 937.34 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/937.34 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 937.34 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 200,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,535.42/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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