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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.63 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.63 and 88.72 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.63 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.63 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.63 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 28,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,002.69/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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