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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.91 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.91 and 73.08 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.91 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.91 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.91 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 23,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013.62/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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