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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 322.40 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 322.40 and 99.41 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 322.40 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/322.40 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 322.40 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 32,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.48/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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