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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 312.24 and 63.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 312.24 and 63.89 is: 95.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 312.24 = 63.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/312.24 = 63.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 312.24 × 63.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 19,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.01/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.82

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