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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.92 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.92 and 75.97 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.92 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.92 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.92 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 23,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467.69/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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