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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 317.04 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 317.04 and 195.04 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 317.04 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/317.04 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 317.04 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 61,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.48/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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