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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.05 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.05 and 89.64 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.05 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.05 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.05 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 28,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.91/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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