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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 319.28 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 319.28 and 116.73 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 319.28 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/319.28 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 319.28 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 37,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270.06/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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