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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 323.10 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 323.10 and 154.53 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 323.10 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/323.10 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 323.10 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 49,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,928.64/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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