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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,008.11 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,008.11 and 209.71 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,008.11 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,008.11 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,008.11 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 211,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,408.75/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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