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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 312.05 and 63.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 312.05 and 63.75 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 312.05 = 63.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/312.05 = 63.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 312.05 × 63.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 19,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893.19/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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