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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 313.56 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 313.56 and 152.08 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 313.56 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/313.56 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 313.56 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 47,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,686.20/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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