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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.02 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.02 and 91.89 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.02 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.02 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.02 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 28,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579.63/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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