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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 320.45 and 69.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 320.45 and 69.31 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 320.45 = 69.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/320.45 = 69.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 320.45 × 69.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 22,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.39/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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