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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.10 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.10 and 108.74 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.10 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.10 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.10 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 35,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,351.37/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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