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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 315.33 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 315.33 and 175.73 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 315.33 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/315.33 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 315.33 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 55,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,411.36/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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