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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 963 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 963 and 209.22 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 963 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/963 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 963 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 201,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,478.86/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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