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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.44 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.44 and 89.29 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.44 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.44 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.44 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 28,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254.93/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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