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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.58 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.58 and 66.75 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.58 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.58 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.58 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 21,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.38/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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