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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.70 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.70 and 175.41 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.70 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.70 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.70 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 55,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.47/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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