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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 323.67 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 323.67 and 128.82 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 323.67 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/323.67 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 323.67 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 41,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695.17/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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