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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.29 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.29 and 111.95 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.29 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.29 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.29 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 34,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.87/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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