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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316.48 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316.48 and 102.76 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316.48 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316.48 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316.48 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 32,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521.48/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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