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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 319.56 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 319.56 and 68.76 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 319.56 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/319.56 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 319.56 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 21,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972.95/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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