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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.96 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.96 and 90.52 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.96 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.96 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.96 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 29,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,052.72/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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