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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 324 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 324 and 151.84 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 324 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/324 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 324 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 49,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196.16/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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