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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.64 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.64 and 96.96 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.64 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.64 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.64 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 30,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701.41/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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