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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.64 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.64 and 67.47 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.64 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.64 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.64 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 21,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431.17/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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