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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 322.88 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 322.88 and 70.96 is: 106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 322.88 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/322.88 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 322.88 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 22,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.56/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.46

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