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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 311.79 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 311.79 and 110.29 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 311.79 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/311.79 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 311.79 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 34,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.32/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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