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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 313.37 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 313.37 and 106.25 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 313.37 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/313.37 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 313.37 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 33,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295.03/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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