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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 559.05 and 210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 559.05 and 210.70 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 559.05 = 210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/559.05 = 210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 559.05 × 210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 117,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,791.84/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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