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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 315.71 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 315.71 and 152.38 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 315.71 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/315.71 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 315.71 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 48,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107.89/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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