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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 324.28 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 324.28 and 101.84 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 324.28 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/324.28 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 324.28 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 33,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,024.68/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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