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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.66 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.66 and 88.07 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.66 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.66 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.66 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 27,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712.45/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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