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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.88 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.88 and 101.76 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.88 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.88 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.88 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 32,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.19/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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