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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.47 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.47 and 146.99 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.47 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.47 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.47 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 47,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399.87/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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