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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.91 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.91 and 94.08 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.91 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.91 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.91 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 30,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.45/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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