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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.88 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.88 and 94.40 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.88 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.88 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.88 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 29,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.67/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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