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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 314.88 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 314.88 and 137.76 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 314.88 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/314.88 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 314.88 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 43,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.87/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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