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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 325.01 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 325.01 and 108.44 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 325.01 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/325.01 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 325.01 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 35,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244.08/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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