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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 316.02 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 316.02 and 113.36 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 316.02 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/316.02 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 316.02 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 35,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,823.44/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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