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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.10 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.10 and 107.55 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.10 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.10 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.10 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 34,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749.41/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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