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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 314.97 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 314.97 and 164.92 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 314.97 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/314.97 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 314.97 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 51,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944.85/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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