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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.25 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.25 and 75.94 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.25 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.25 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.25 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 24,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241.87/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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