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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 315.76 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 315.76 and 169.54 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 315.76 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/315.76 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 315.76 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 53,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533.10/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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