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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.15 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.15 and 61.36 is: 92.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.15 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.15 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.15 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 19,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.98/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.03

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