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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.99 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.99 and 92.25 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.99 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.99 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.99 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 29,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.87/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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