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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.58 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.58 and 192.93 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.58 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.58 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.58 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 62,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,428.29/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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