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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.56 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.56 and 141.93 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.56 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.56 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.56 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 45,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,780.94/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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