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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 316.98 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 316.98 and 67.04 is: 100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 316.98 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/316.98 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 316.98 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 21,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.34/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.56

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