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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 320.96 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 320.96 and 92.14 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 320.96 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/320.96 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 320.96 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 29,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572.68/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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