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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 314.69 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 314.69 and 181.09 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 314.69 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/314.69 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 314.69 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 56,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,984.93/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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