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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 944.76 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 944.76 and 213.42 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 944.76 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/944.76 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 944.76 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 201,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,630.68/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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