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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 313.84 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 313.84 and 101.08 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 313.84 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/313.84 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 313.84 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 31,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,722.95/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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