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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 320.98 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 320.98 and 67.79 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 320.98 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/320.98 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 320.98 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 21,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758.72/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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