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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.02, 891.99 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.02, 891.99 and 210 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.02 : 891.99 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.02/891.99 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.02x = 891.99 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.02x = 187,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,317.90/595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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