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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.03 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.03 and 61.79 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.03 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.03 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.03 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 19,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278.77/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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