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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 316.83 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 316.83 and 113.77 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 316.83 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/316.83 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 316.83 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 36,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,045.64/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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