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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 425.22 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 425.22 and 209.94 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 425.22 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/425.22 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 425.22 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 89,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270.69/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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