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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 312 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 312 and 153.93 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 312 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/312 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 312 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 48,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.16/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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