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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.59 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.59 and 104.04 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.59 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.59 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.59 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 33,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354.18/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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