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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 315.61 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 315.61 and 164.97 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 315.61 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/315.61 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 315.61 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 52,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,066.18/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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