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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 316.62 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 316.62 and 102.82 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 316.62 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/316.62 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 316.62 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 32,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.87/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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