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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.29, 312.47 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.29, 312.47 and 64 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.29 : 312.47 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.29/312.47 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.29x = 312.47 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.29x = 19,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.08/208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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