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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 964.44 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 964.44 and 210 is: 315

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 964.44 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/964.44 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 964.44 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 202,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,532.40/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315

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