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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 319.31 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 319.31 and 97.48 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 319.31 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/319.31 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 319.31 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 31,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125.72/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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