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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.16 and 93.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.16 and 93.00 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.16 = 93.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.16 = 93.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.16 × 93.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 29,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.15/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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