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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 322.11 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 322.11 and 70.47 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 322.11 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/322.11 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 322.11 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 22,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699.09/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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