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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.64 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.64 and 105.59 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.64 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.64 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.64 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 33,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,222.84/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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