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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 323.91 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 323.91 and 113.34 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 323.91 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/323.91 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 323.91 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 36,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711.96/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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