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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.64 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.64 and 91.99 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.64 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.64 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.64 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 29,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495.67/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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