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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.80 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.80 and 117.04 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.80 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.80 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.80 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 37,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429.39/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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