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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 313.52 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 313.52 and 184.85 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 313.52 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/313.52 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 313.52 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 57,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,951.68/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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