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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.30 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.30 and 61.95 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.30 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.30 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.30 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 19,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346.99/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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