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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 316.04 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 316.04 and 82.48 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 316.04 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/316.04 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 316.04 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 26,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.98/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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