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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.79 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.79 and 64.88 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.79 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.79 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.79 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 20,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.80/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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