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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 319.59 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 319.59 and 191.46 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 319.59 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/319.59 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 319.59 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 61,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.70/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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