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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 315.17 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 315.17 and 88.41 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 315.17 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/315.17 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 315.17 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 27,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863.98/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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