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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 322.09 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 322.09 and 60.64 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 322.09 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/322.09 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 322.09 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 19,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.89/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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