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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 314.92 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 314.92 and 141.40 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 314.92 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/314.92 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 314.92 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 44,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.69/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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