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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 290 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 290 and 136.46 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 290 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/290 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 290 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 39,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573.40/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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