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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.93, 313.05 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.93, 313.05 and 127.53 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.93 : 313.05 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.93/313.05 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.93x = 313.05 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.93x = 39,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,923.27/208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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