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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 313.71 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 313.71 and 100.90 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 313.71 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/313.71 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 313.71 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 31,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.34/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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