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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 313.56 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 313.56 and 64.72 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 313.56 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/313.56 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 313.56 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 20,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292.04/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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