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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314 and 113.20 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 35,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.80/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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