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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 315.13 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 315.13 and 88.39 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 315.13 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/315.13 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 315.13 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 27,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852.77/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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