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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.65 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.65 and 141.91 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.65 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.65 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.65 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 44,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793.46/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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