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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 314.68 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 314.68 and 101.56 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 314.68 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/314.68 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 314.68 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 31,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.90/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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