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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.59 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.59 and 70.74 is: 106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.59 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.59 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.59 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 22,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820.28/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.12

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