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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.13 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.13 and 122.50 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.13 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.13 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.13 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 35,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.48/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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