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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 319.23 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 319.23 and 91.04 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 319.23 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/319.23 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 319.23 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 29,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,062.70/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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