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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 319.48 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 319.48 and 121.73 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 319.48 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/319.48 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 319.48 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 38,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.40/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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