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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 312.45 and 63.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 312.45 and 63.99 is: 96.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 312.45 = 63.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/312.45 = 63.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 312.45 × 63.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 19,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993.68/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.00

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