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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.73 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.73 and 92.94 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.73 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.73 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.73 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 29,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,064.89/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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