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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 315.09 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 315.09 and 101.75 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 315.09 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/315.09 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 315.09 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 32,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059.90/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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