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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 314.03 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 314.03 and 93.74 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 314.03 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/314.03 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 314.03 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 29,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437.17/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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