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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 324.42 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 324.42 and 119.97 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 324.42 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/324.42 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 324.42 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 38,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920.67/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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