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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 320.15 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 320.15 and 204.93 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 320.15 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/320.15 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 320.15 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 65,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608.34/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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