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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.90 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.90 and 73.69 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.90 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.90 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.90 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 23,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277.88/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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