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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.09 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.09 and 155.64 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.09 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.09 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.09 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 49,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040.61/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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