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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.37 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.37 and 122.19 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.37 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.37 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.37 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 38,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,290.68/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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