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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.03 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.03 and 88.32 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.03 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.03 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.03 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 27,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823.45/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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