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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,215.18 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,215.18 and 297 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,215.18 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,215.18 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,215.18 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 360,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,908.46/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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