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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 319.77 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 319.77 and 136.54 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 319.77 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/319.77 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 319.77 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 43,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,661.40/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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