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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 316.10 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 316.10 and 119.41 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 316.10 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/316.10 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 316.10 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 37,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745.01/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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