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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 316.32 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 316.32 and 138.84 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 316.32 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/316.32 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 316.32 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 43,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917.87/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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