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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 313.87 and 64.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 313.87 and 64.91 is: 97.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 313.87 = 64.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/313.87 = 64.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 313.87 × 64.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 20,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.73/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.37

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