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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 315.82 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 315.82 and 88.93 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 315.82 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/315.82 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 315.82 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 28,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085.87/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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