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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 320.88 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 320.88 and 92.25 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 320.88 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/320.88 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 320.88 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 29,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601.18/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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