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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 319.44 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 319.44 and 97.47 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 319.44 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/319.44 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 319.44 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 31,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,135.82/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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