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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 313.62 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 313.62 and 100.76 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 313.62 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/313.62 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 313.62 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 31,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.35/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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