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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 315.47 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 315.47 and 194.82 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 315.47 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/315.47 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 315.47 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 61,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459.87/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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