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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.81 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.81 and 163.43 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.81 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.81 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.81 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 47,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.65/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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