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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.51 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.51 and 68.79 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.51 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.51 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.51 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 21,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.09/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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