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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 308.43 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 308.43 and 134.02 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 308.43 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/308.43 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 308.43 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 41,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,335.79/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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