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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.03 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.03 and 73.02 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.03 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.03 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.03 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 23,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003.49/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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