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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 323.91 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 323.91 and 134.91 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 323.91 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/323.91 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 323.91 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 43,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698.70/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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