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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.61 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.61 and 89.32 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.61 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.61 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.61 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 28,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.20/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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