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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.93 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.93 and 119.76 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.93 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.93 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.93 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 35,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200.46/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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