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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 320.91 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 320.91 and 92.22 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 320.91 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/320.91 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 320.91 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 29,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.32/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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