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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.74 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.74 and 93.42 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.74 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.74 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.74 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 30,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150.37/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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