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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 314.97 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 314.97 and 141.46 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 314.97 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/314.97 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 314.97 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 44,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.95/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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