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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 314.37 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 314.37 and 190.41 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 314.37 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/314.37 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 314.37 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 59,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.19/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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