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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294 and 199.92 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 58,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776.48/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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