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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 318.77 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 318.77 and 184.48 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 318.77 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/318.77 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 318.77 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 58,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,805.66/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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