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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.91, 1,009.56 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.91, 1,009.56 and 210.75 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.91 : 1,009.56 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.91/1,009.56 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.91x = 1,009.56 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.91x = 212,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,767.45/672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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