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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 314.60 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 314.60 and 63.48 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 314.60 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/314.60 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 314.60 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 19,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.49/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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