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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 317.53 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 317.53 and 67.44 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 317.53 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/317.53 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 317.53 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 21,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.89/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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