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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.64 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.64 and 77.19 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.64 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.64 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.64 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 23,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.93/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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