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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 313.44 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 313.44 and 197.25 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 313.44 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/313.44 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 313.44 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 61,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.04/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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