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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.16 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.16 and 118.92 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.16 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.16 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.16 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 37,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.83/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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