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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 319.67 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 319.67 and 84.86 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 319.67 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/319.67 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 319.67 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 27,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127.20/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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