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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.46 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.46 and 68.73 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.46 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.46 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.46 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 22,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.33/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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