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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.97 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.97 and 65.01 is: 97.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.97 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.97 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.97 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 20,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.86/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.53

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