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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 315.06 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 315.06 and 179.42 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 315.06 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/315.06 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 315.06 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 56,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528.07/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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