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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 314.91 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 314.91 and 88.19 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 314.91 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/314.91 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 314.91 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 27,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771.91/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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