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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.36 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.36 and 210 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.36 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.36 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.36 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 173,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,955.60/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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