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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.98 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.98 and 73.04 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.98 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.98 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.98 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 23,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006.14/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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