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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 323.99 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 323.99 and 61.93 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 323.99 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/323.99 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 323.99 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 20,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063.55/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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