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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 319.92 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 319.92 and 117 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 319.92 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/319.92 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 319.92 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 37,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430.64/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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