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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.20 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.20 and 67.84 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.20 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.20 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.20 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 21,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.69/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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