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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309 and 90.54 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 27,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.86/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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