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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.40 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.40 and 64.65 is: 96.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.40 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.40 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.40 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 20,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260.99/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.97

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