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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.48 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.48 and 127.90 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.48 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.48 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.48 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 40,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094.09/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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