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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.07, 938.08 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.07, 938.08 and 214.98 is: 322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.07 : 938.08 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.07/938.08 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.07x = 938.08 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.07x = 201,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,668.44/626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.12

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