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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 321.19 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 321.19 and 69.85 is: 104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 321.19 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/321.19 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 321.19 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 22,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434.14/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.77

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