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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.83 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.83 and 66.94 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.83 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.83 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.83 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 21,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.60/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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