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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 320.90 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 320.90 and 122.88 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 320.90 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/320.90 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 320.90 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 39,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432.78/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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