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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 319.80 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 319.80 and 183.04 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 319.80 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/319.80 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 319.80 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 58,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,536.19/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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