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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.46 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.46 and 84.84 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.46 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.46 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.46 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 27,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.99/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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