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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.81 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.81 and 68.98 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.81 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.81 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.81 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 22,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.72/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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