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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 314.07 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 314.07 and 106.74 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 314.07 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/314.07 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 314.07 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 33,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523.83/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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