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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 313.92 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 313.92 and 101.03 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 313.92 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/313.92 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 313.92 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 31,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,715.34/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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