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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.19 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.19 and 92.95 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.19 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.19 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.19 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 29,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.48/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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