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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.76 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.76 and 122.57 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.76 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.76 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.76 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 39,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313.95/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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