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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.95 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.95 and 200.52 is: 301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.95 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.95 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.95 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 64,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156.37/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.54

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