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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 313.01 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 313.01 and 76.92 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 313.01 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/313.01 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 313.01 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 24,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,076.34/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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