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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.94 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.94 and 199.32 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.94 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.94 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.94 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 58,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,588.12/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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