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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 319.92 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 319.92 and 136.76 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 319.92 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/319.92 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 319.92 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 43,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.26/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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