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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 323.97 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 323.97 and 69.75 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 323.97 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/323.97 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 323.97 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 22,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.91/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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