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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 316.07 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 316.07 and 113.41 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 316.07 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/316.07 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 316.07 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 35,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.99/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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