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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 310.84 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 310.84 and 91.73 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 310.84 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/310.84 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 310.84 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 28,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.90/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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