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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318 and 67.68 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 21,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522.24/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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