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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.32 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.32 and 151.08 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.32 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.32 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.32 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 47,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336.39/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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