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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.02 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.02 and 112.07 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.02 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.02 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.02 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 36,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087.17/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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