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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 319.66 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 319.66 and 68.78 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 319.66 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/319.66 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 319.66 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 21,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.21/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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