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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 518.81 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 518.81 and 210.15 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 518.81 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/518.81 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 518.81 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 109,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,026.87/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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