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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.44 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.44 and 108.36 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.44 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.44 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.44 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 34,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.44/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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