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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.00, 309.08 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.00, 309.08 and 103.28 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.00 : 309.08 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.00/309.08 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.00x = 309.08 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.00x = 31,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921.78/206.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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