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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.64 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.64 and 94.18 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.64 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.64 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.64 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 29,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.80/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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