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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319 and 104.48 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 33,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,329.12/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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