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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.36 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.36 and 84.64 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.36 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.36 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.36 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 27,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030.63/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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