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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 315.32 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 315.32 and 113.96 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 315.32 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/315.32 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 315.32 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 35,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.87/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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