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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.39 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.39 and 122.99 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.39 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.39 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.39 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 38,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.64/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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