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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.57 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.57 and 60.97 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.57 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.57 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.57 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 19,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.09/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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