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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.21 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.21 and 151.93 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.21 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.21 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.21 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 48,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647.14/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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