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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 321.12 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 321.12 and 105.84 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 321.12 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/321.12 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 321.12 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 33,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,987.34/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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