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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 319.28 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 319.28 and 139.84 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 319.28 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/319.28 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 319.28 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 44,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648.12/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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