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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.61 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.61 and 100.73 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.61 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.61 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.61 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 31,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.22/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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