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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.63, 313 and 64.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.63, 313 and 64.35 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.63 : 313 = 64.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.63/313 = 64.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.63x = 313 × 64.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.63x = 20,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141.55/208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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