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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.84 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.84 and 116.96 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.84 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.84 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.84 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 37,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.49/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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