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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 308.64 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 308.64 and 151.92 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 308.64 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/308.64 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 308.64 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 46,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.59/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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