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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 319.91 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 319.91 and 121.70 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 319.91 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/319.91 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 319.91 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 38,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,931.75/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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