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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 518.76 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 518.76 and 210.13 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 518.76 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/518.76 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 518.76 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 109,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,004.45/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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