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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 316.93 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 316.93 and 119.97 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 316.93 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/316.93 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 316.93 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 38,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.09/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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