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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 319.02 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 319.02 and 109.95 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 319.02 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/319.02 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 319.02 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 35,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,076.25/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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