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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.36 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.36 and 106.76 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.36 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.36 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.36 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 34,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415.15/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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