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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.34 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.34 and 93.19 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.34 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.34 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.34 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 30,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.86/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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