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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 309.14 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 309.14 and 84.39 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 309.14 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/309.14 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 309.14 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 26,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087.90/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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