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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 322.64 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 322.64 and 129.01 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 322.64 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/322.64 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 322.64 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 41,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623.79/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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