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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.53 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.53 and 74.07 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.53 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.53 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.53 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 23,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.38/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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