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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 319.83 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 319.83 and 68.96 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 319.83 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/319.83 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 319.83 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 22,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055.48/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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