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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 320.76 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 320.76 and 67.61 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 320.76 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/320.76 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 320.76 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 21,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.98/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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