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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.23 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.23 and 69.91 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.23 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.23 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.23 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 22,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.56/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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