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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 518.88 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 518.88 and 210.19 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 518.88 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/518.88 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 518.88 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 109,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,063.39/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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