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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 316.02 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 316.02 and 94.99 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 316.02 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/316.02 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 316.02 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 30,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.74/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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