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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.90 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.90 and 132.76 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.90 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.90 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.90 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 42,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,602.68/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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