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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 314.66 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 314.66 and 118.44 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 314.66 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/314.66 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 314.66 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 37,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268.33/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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