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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 936.86 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 936.86 and 213.82 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 936.86 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/936.86 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 936.86 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 200,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,315.99/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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