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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 319.62 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 319.62 and 68.77 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 319.62 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/319.62 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 319.62 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 21,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978.93/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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