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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 320.34 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 320.34 and 167.97 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 320.34 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/320.34 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 320.34 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 53,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.51/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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