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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315 and 88.36 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 27,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.40/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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