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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.06 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.06 and 193.86 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.06 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.06 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.06 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 61,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659.11/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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