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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 315.02 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 315.02 and 169.70 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 315.02 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/315.02 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 315.02 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 53,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,458.89/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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