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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.33 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.33 and 90.45 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.33 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.33 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.33 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 28,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.95/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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