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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.09 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.09 and 89.91 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.09 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.09 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.09 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 28,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.84/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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