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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.94 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.94 and 97.64 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.94 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.94 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.94 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 31,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.42/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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