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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.85 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.85 and 68.95 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.85 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.85 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.85 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 22,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.57/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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