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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 315.90 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 315.90 and 88.83 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 315.90 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/315.90 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 315.90 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 28,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.40/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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