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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.38 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.38 and 75.99 is: 113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.38 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.38 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.38 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 24,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269.69/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.94

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