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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 559.10 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 559.10 and 210.84 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 559.10 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/559.10 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 559.10 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 117,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,880.64/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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