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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 64.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 313.62 and 64.78 is: 97.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 313.62 = 64.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/313.62 = 64.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 313.62 × 64.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 20,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.30/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.18

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