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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.00, 315.01 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.00, 315.01 and 118.70 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.00 : 315.01 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.00/315.01 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.00x = 315.01 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.00x = 37,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391.44/210.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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