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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.94 and 64.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.94 and 64.97 is: 97.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.94 = 64.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.94 = 64.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.94 × 64.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 20,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,396.45/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.47

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