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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.29, 313.46 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.29, 313.46 and 100.85 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.29 : 313.46 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.29/313.46 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.29x = 313.46 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.29x = 31,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.87/209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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