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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.91, 320.83 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.91, 320.83 and 69.62 is: 104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.91 : 320.83 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.91/320.83 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.91x = 320.83 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.91x = 22,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.41/213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.41

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