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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 324.09 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 324.09 and 107.94 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 324.09 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/324.09 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 324.09 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 34,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,982.27/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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