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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.03 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.03 and 88.31 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.03 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.03 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.03 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 27,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820.30/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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