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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 317.86 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 317.86 and 193.56 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 317.86 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/317.86 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 317.86 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 61,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524.98/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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