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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 310.79 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 310.79 and 91.63 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 310.79 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/310.79 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 310.79 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 28,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477.69/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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