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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.72 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.72 and 81.70 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.72 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.72 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.72 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 25,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.62/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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