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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 315.16 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 315.16 and 65.81 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 315.16 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/315.16 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 315.16 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 20,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.30/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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