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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 313.77 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 313.77 and 70.35 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 313.77 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/313.77 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 313.77 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 22,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.72/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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