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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.96 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.96 and 63.74 is: 95.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.96 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.96 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.96 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 20,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.55/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.59

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