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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 315 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 315 and 81.80 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 315 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/315 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 315 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 25,767
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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