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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 314.63 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 314.63 and 94.23 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 314.63 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/314.63 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 314.63 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 29,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648.00/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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