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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.64 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.64 and 74.10 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.64 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.64 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.64 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 23,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463.02/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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