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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 313.10 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 313.10 and 64.47 is: 96.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 313.10 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/313.10 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 313.10 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 20,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183.99/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.69

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