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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.64 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.64 and 61.70 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.64 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.64 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.64 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 19,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966.97/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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