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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.82, 322.30 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.82, 322.30 and 93.06 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.82 : 322.30 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.82/322.30 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.82x = 322.30 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.82x = 29,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993.24/214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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