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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 320.58 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 320.58 and 122.69 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 320.58 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/320.58 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 320.58 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 39,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330.36/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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