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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 315.59 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 315.59 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 315.59 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/315.59 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 315.59 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 27,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.90/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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