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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.46 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.46 and 147.99 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.46 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.46 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.46 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 47,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276.89/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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