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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.75 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.75 and 134.22 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.75 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.75 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.75 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 39,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,426.45/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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