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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 319.16 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 319.16 and 197.70 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 319.16 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/319.16 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 319.16 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 63,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,096.83/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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