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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 320.19 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 320.19 and 91.81 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 320.19 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/320.19 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 320.19 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 29,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396.64/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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